LEARN/CREATE (MT)

NOTE: When the Idaho Legislature is in session, programming on the Learn/Create and World channels may be pre-empted for live coverage from the House and Senate floors.

12:00 am

Theater Talk"Celebrating The Boys in the Band"
Playwright Mart Crowley, actor Laurence Luckinbill and commentator Michael Musto of The Village Voice discuss the inspiration behind -- and the influence of -- Crowley's landmark 1967 drama on the LGBT rights movement of today. D

12:30 am

Closer to Truth"Are Science and Religion at War?"
For centuries, science and religion have been battling, with science advancing, religion retreating. We follow the current battles. We propose no truce. D

1:00 am

French In Action"All Manners of Transportation III"
Returning to Paris from Chartres, Robert and Mireille get seats on a crowded train. They are unaware they are sharing the compartment with a mysterious man in black.G

1:30 am

French In Action"All Manners of Transportation IV"
Mireille has gone to visit a friend in Provins, and Robert, a little jealous, has rented a car to follow her. He ends up lost in the wine country of Burgundy.G

2:00 am

Unfinished Nation"Voices of Reform"
Emergence of romanticism in literature and art. The transcendentalists and utopian societies. Reform movements that emerged from the Second Great Awakening. A closer look at the temperance movement, the abolitionists movement, and women's suffrage efforts: their leaders and effects on each other.G

2:30 am

Unfinished Nation"Manifest Destiny?"
American expansion into the west. Tensions between Mexico and the United States over Texas. The Mexican War and its aftermath. Discovery of gold in California in 1848, and the rush for riches. How the gold rush changed lives of the Californios and Native Americans, the Chinese workers and those lured by the luster of gold.G

Biz Kid$"Your First Big Purchase"
You'll want to understand the important steps to take before your first big purchase, whether you're buying the latest computer, a new smart phone, or a car. You will learn about budgeting, researching, negotiating, and more. Find out how a teen photographer upgraded his camera and a 15-year-old aviator purchased an old airplane!. D

5:00 am

Growing a Greener World"Back to School; Learning to Be An Organic Farmer"
"Green Acres is the place to be; farm living is the life for me". You might remember that jingle to the opening of the popular series; Green Acres from decades ago. But today, that same desire is alive and well and spawning "Organic Farm Schools" all over the country. D

5:30 am

Wild Kratts"Creature Power Challenge"
After getting caught in the middle of a tussle between a grumpy rhino and an outraged elephant, Martin and Chris decide to have a contest to decide what's stronger - elephant or rhino powers. D

6:00 am

Ciao Italia"Company Dinner/La Cena Per Gli Ospiti"
Author and food critic John Mariani joins Mary Ann nella cucina to pair fantastic wines with an equally fantastic dinner, starting with a clever Chickpea Flatbread, then under the broiler goes Marinated Lamb Shoulder Chops with Fresh Mint Sauce. For dessert, what else? Buttermilk Panna Cotta with a dessert wine to send you to heaven - and keep you there. D

Growing a Greener World"Sow True Seed: (Ashville, NC)"
As heirloom seeds continue to lose ground to modern hybrids and habitat destruction, many of these treasured varieties of the past are lost forever. In this episode, we get a hands-on lesson in saving seeds and learn more about how to preserve the integrity of true organic seedstock. D

9:30 am

b organic with Michele Beschen"For The Birds - Benefits of Backyard Wildlife"
Discover why encouraging beneficial birds and wildlife to flock to your backyard can be naturally great for the environment. Learn about building houses and assisting with shelter, food recipes, and do it yourself feeder ideas. D

Paint This With Jerry Yarnell"America's Pride (Bald Eagle) and Broken Pots 2, Part 1"
This is a great, very small, painting of the head of a bald eagle. In this first episode, Jerry shows how to prepare the canvas for a bird painting. Then proceeds to show the proper mottling techniques to create the proper background for the eagle's head. D

11:00 am

Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage"The Creoles of Cane River"
Once a forgotten people, the Creoles of Cane River have preserved their culture through faith, tradition and an incredible family unit. The family unit is as strong today as it was when their ancestors, Marie Therese Coincoin and Claude Thomas Metoyer, were alive. Terrell Delphin and his daughter Daphne enlighten us with the story of their unique heritage just outside of Natchitoches, La. D

11:30 am

Bake Decorate Celebrate!"Mums"
The feature of today's show is mums. First is a spring look cake decorated with shaggy yellow mums. Next, Nancy shares decorating ideas using a 4 B decorating tip. D

12:00 pm

Great Conversations"Michael Kinsley and James Surowiecki"
Author Michael Kinsley discusses his book Creative Capitalism: A Conversation with Bill Gates, Warren Buffett And Other Economic Leaders, with James Surowiecki, staff writer of "The Financial Page" at The New Yorker. Michael Kinsley is a columnist for Time magazine. James Surowiecki's writings have appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Motley Fool, Foreign Affairs and Slate.G

1:00 pm

French In Action"All Manners of Transportation III"
Returning to Paris from Chartres, Robert and Mireille get seats on a crowded train. They are unaware they are sharing the compartment with a mysterious man in black.G

1:30 pm

French In Action"All Manners of Transportation IV"
Mireille has gone to visit a friend in Provins, and Robert, a little jealous, has rented a car to follow her. He ends up lost in the wine country of Burgundy.G

2:00 pm

Unfinished Nation"Voices of Reform"
Emergence of romanticism in literature and art. The transcendentalists and utopian societies. Reform movements that emerged from the Second Great Awakening. A closer look at the temperance movement, the abolitionists movement, and women's suffrage efforts: their leaders and effects on each other.G

2:30 pm

Unfinished Nation"Manifest Destiny?"
American expansion into the west. Tensions between Mexico and the United States over Texas. The Mexican War and its aftermath. Discovery of gold in California in 1848, and the rush for riches. How the gold rush changed lives of the Californios and Native Americans, the Chinese workers and those lured by the luster of gold.G

Biz Kid$"Your First Big Purchase"
You'll want to understand the important steps to take before your first big purchase, whether you're buying the latest computer, a new smart phone, or a car. You will learn about budgeting, researching, negotiating, and more. Find out how a teen photographer upgraded his camera and a 15-year-old aviator purchased an old airplane!. D

5:00 pm

The Electric Company"A Fistful of Confetti"
It's Neighborhood Record Day, and everyone in town is trying to break silly records. Francine and Jessica are both trying to break the same record - filming the most broken records on record day. When Francine tries to get in Jessica's way by giving her fake tips, The Electric Company works together to lead Jessica to victory. D

5:30 pm

Cyberchase"Find Those Gleamers!"
(topic: Algebraic Variables) - The Hacker challenges Jackie, Matt and Inez to a contest on cyber-wide television! In order to prove to all of Cyberspace that Hacker's not as powerful or smart as he seems - the kids return to Topsy-Turvy Island on the Northern Frontier for the contest. Their mission is to power up a Mini-Wreaker using cyber-fireflies of varying power before the island turns inside out at sunset. The kids must use algebraic equations to determine how many Gleamers - and how much power - they'll need. D

6:00 pm

Lidia's Italy In America"From Bloomfield to the Strip In Pittsburgh"
Lidia opened her own restaurant in the Strip District in Pittsburgh where other Italian-American immigrants also started earlier businesses. But Pittsburgh's other well known "Little Italy" is called Bloomfield. In this episode, Lidia shares recipes from both of these areas, Braised Veal Shank, Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes and Peas with Bacon. D

Pati's Mexican Table"Fonda Favorites"
These home-style dishes are a staple at the small restaurants known as "fondas" in Mexico - and delicious inspiration for busy cooks in American homes today. Make them once, and they'll become a simple but special treat in your own kitchen. Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce (Albondigas); White Rice and Fried Plantains; Tres Leches Cake. D

7:30 pm

Christina"The Sicilian Kitchen"
Sicily is Italy with magic dust sprinkled on it. The simplicity of life; the rough terrain; the history are just part of what makes Sicily so special. And the food! Simple ingredient are transformed into sublimely familiar dishes we all know and love. D

Rick Steves' Europe"Surprising Bulgaria"
Rick finds a time warp of old and new chic shops in the city, and donkey carts in the country.G

9:00 pm

Travelscope"The Colors of Malaysia"
Joseph takes part in the Colors of Malaysia Festival that spotlights the different states and people of the country through music, song, dance and costumes.G

9:30 pm

Lidia's Italy In America"From Bloomfield to the Strip In Pittsburgh"
Lidia opened her own restaurant in the Strip District in Pittsburgh where other Italian-American immigrants also started earlier businesses. But Pittsburgh's other well known "Little Italy" is called Bloomfield. In this episode, Lidia shares recipes from both of these areas, Braised Veal Shank, Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes and Peas with Bacon. D

Simply Ming"Dante Demagistris & Garlic"
Everyone loves garlic, but if you don't handle it properly, it can take you to the culinary dark side-whether undercooked or overcooked. On this episode of SIMPLY MING, Ming zeros in on prepping garlic the right way. Joined by Boston chef Dante De Magistris, Ming uses garlic and some mystery ingredients to create two new dishes on the spot, Beef and Broccolini Stir Fry with Mango Puree and Basil Ricotta Gnocchi with Shrimp and Asparagus. D

11:00 pm

Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage"The Creoles of Cane River"
Once a forgotten people, the Creoles of Cane River have preserved their culture through faith, tradition and an incredible family unit. The family unit is as strong today as it was when their ancestors, Marie Therese Coincoin and Claude Thomas Metoyer, were alive. Terrell Delphin and his daughter Daphne enlighten us with the story of their unique heritage just outside of Natchitoches, La. D

11:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe"Surprising Bulgaria"
Rick finds a time warp of old and new chic shops in the city, and donkey carts in the country.G